Probate and house clearance after a death in Rochdale
Clearing a relative's home in Rochdale after a death, checked against Rochdale Borough Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
- Two free council collections of 3 items a year, then £12.60 each
- Items must be carried outside by 7am on bin day
- Go through papers and keepsakes first
- A licensed clearer can empty the house in one visit, with a receipt
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First steps
Wait for the executor or solicitor to agree before clearing anything. Look carefully through drawers, cupboards, coat pockets and the loft for the will, deeds, bank statements and pension letters. Put family keepsakes, jewellery and photos to one side, and note the meter readings.
The council option
The council bulky collection gives each property two free collections of three items a year, then £12.60 per collection, with six items at most per booking. Rochdale says items must be outside by 7am on your usual bin day, and that it cannot pick them up from inside your house or garage. It helps with a few large pieces, not a whole home.
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A good clearer will work through the house with care, set aside anything that can go to charity, and take the rest away legally. Before agreeing, check their waste carrier number on the Environment Agency register and make sure the quote is written down. The executor will want the receipt for the estate accounts.
Costs
| Home | Rough UK guide |
|---|---|
| Flat or bedsit | £300 to £500 |
| Two or three bed, part full | £500 to £900 |
| Three or four bed, full | £900 to £1,500 |
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